2022
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.8.32886
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An unusual tropical endomyocardial fibrosis: a case report

Abstract: Tropical endomyocardial fibrosis (TEF) is a rare condition that occurs primarily in tropical countries, leading to a severe heart failure with heart restrictive filling patterns. Eosinophilia appears to be a trigger leading to the development of the disease; thus, numerous etiologic factors accompanied by eosinophilia have been postulated, although none have been confirmed. The massively calcified form of TEF is exceptional and easily diagnosed by multimodal imaging; but it is a very rare condition with high s… Show more

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“…This process does not involve the epicardium, and coronary artery obstruction is very uncommon. There is no involvement of extracardiac organs [ 11 ]. Symptomatic heart failure is treated with diuretics, vasodilators, and beta-blockers, depending on the disease presentation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This process does not involve the epicardium, and coronary artery obstruction is very uncommon. There is no involvement of extracardiac organs [ 11 ]. Symptomatic heart failure is treated with diuretics, vasodilators, and beta-blockers, depending on the disease presentation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%